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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 247.53 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 247.53 and 109.46 is: 151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 247.53 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/247.53 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 247.53 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 27,094.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,094.63/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.05

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